Meaning & use
research
To study a subject in detail and systematically in order to discover new facts or information.
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The team spent two years researching the effects of the drug before publishing results.
She researched local housing prices before making an offer on the apartment.
A note on using this word
Research implies a careful, methodical inquiry over time, unlike 'look up,' which suggests a quick check of a single fact.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Systematic investigation into a subject to establish facts or reach new conclusions.
The professor's research on climate patterns was published in a leading journal.
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